DIY | Wrapped Tribal Choker

1.28.2012

I remember back in the 90's when I used to wear chokers all the time, and later thought I would never go back to this trend. Now, I have been seeing them everywhere from my favorite street style blogs to the runways, and I can't believe I ever stopped wearing them. I especially love wearing it tucked under my collar or paired with a dress or top with a beautiful high neckline. Here is my DIY take on the choker... I added spikes for a little edge and some fun pops of color. Full tutorial after the jump...

1. Add a little glue to the center section of the underside of the choker. To create a symmetrical design, I did the entire right side first, then mirrored it with the same steps for the left side.

2. Cut one strand of the embroidery floss about 3 ft. Start from the center of the choker. Lay one end of the floss onto the glue and tape tape down the tip. Once the glue dries, you can remove this piece of tape. After wrapping it several times, you can thread the spikes through the embroidery floss to create your own design.

3. Cut your 2nd strand of embroidery floss about 3 ft. Once you are ready to switch colors, take your 2nd color strand and double knot onto the 1st strand (cut excess). You can continue to add glue onto the underside of the choker to keep the embroidery floss more secure as you wrap. Again, you can thread spikes through to create you own design.

4. Repeat the steps for your 3rd color. Once you are finished wrapping, add a bit more glue to the end of the strand and add masking tape to keep the end in place. You can remove the tape when the glue is fully dry. Now you can finish it off by repeating the steps for the left side of choker (I mirrored the same design). And voila, you have a SwellMayde Wrapped Tribal Choker! Enjoy!

Beautiful. I remember my addiction to velvet-and-cross chokers in the '90s, but those aren't even close to the same league as what you've made here. Your DIYs are so inspiring - always polished and carefully put-together. Love it!